2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2019 Toyota Highlander

When you’re looking for the right SUV for your commutes all around the San Diego, Chula Vista, and El Cajon, California, areas, there’s a good chance you’re considering a Toyota Highlander. After all, it does have a reputation for coming equipped with advanced performance, technology, and safety features. Before you decide if the Highlander is the right choice for your lifestyle, you may be wondering what the differences are between the 2019 model and the 2020 model.

Here at Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego, we wanted to make the research process as simple as possible for you. That’s why we’ve created this handy breakdown of the 2020 Toyota Highlander vs. 2019 Toyota Highlander. Now, let’s see how these two compare!

2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2019 Toyota Highlander: What’s New

To get started, we’ll take a look under the hood at the engines that power these two SUVs.

In the 2019 Highlander, you’ll get a standard 2.7L 4-cylinder engine, which produces 185 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque capability. The 2020 Highlander comes standard with a 3.5L V6 engine, which produces 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque capability—and you’ll get a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

In the 2019 Highlander, you’ll get a standard 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence. In the 2020 Highlander, you’ll get a standard 8-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.

Interior Cabin Space and Dimensions

Now, we’ll head inside and take a look at just how much interior cabin space you’ll be getting.

As you can see, the 2020 Highlander provides a bit more storage room in the trunk when all three rows of seats are upright.

Driver-Assistance Safety Features

Moving on, let’s check out the driver-assistance safety systems offered.

The 2019 Highlander comes with the standard Toyota Safety Sense™ P suite, which includes:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Automatic High Beams
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

With the 2020 Highlander, you’ll get the standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 suite, which includes the four systems found in the 2019 model, with a few extra additions.

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Automatic High Beams
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Road Sign Assist
• Cyclist Detection

Test Drive a New Highlander!

Now that you know all about the 2019 and 2020 Toyota Highlander models, we bet you can’t wait to come down to our showroom so you can get behind the wheel of one for yourself. Here at Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego, we’re dedicated to helping you every single step of the way through your car buying journey.

For more information, or to schedule your next test drive, call or stop by today!